Assistant Project Manager, Industrial

McGough•Roseville, MN

25d•$84,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Industrial Assistant Project Manager assists in managing all aspects of construction projects, including project planning, preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, documentation, subcontractor management, cost control, meetings, safety, and closeout. The role may manage projects or portions of projects under senior staff oversight, mentor and coach Project Engineers, and build relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and suppliers. Work spans McGough’s industrial sectors, including Agriculture (Biofuels, Oilseed), Power & Infrastructure, Pharma, Life Sciences, and Tech. The position is based at various jobsites and/or a corporate or regional office and may require travel to out-of-town assignments lasting up to 12–24 months.

Requirements

Construction Management degree or a related degree.
At least 2 years of related experience, including experience with self-perform capabilities.
Estimating experience.
Strong communication skills.
Thorough and detail-oriented approach.
Ability to prioritize and multitask within time constraints.
Self-starter and motivated.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Suite tools.
Ability to travel to out-of-town assignments for up to 12–24 months.
Ability to sit for extended periods at a workstation, in meetings, and while traveling; lift up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed; write and use a computer keyboard and mouse; hear and speak clearly; and distinguish colors on graphs and charts.
Occasional jobsite visits may involve exposure to dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Scheduling experience.
Field experience.
Electrical experience.

Responsibilities

Assist pursuit teams in understanding prospective projects and requirements; research prospective clients; participate in preconstruction meetings; and prepare documentation for QA/QC page-turn sessions.
Support McGough self-performed work by understanding quantity take-offs, warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services, and costs; gather information for Project Assessments; and assist with CPM schedules.
Perform quantity take-offs and assist with estimates and subcontractor procurement, including bid solicitations, bid analysis, and tabulations.
Assist with CPM scheduling; participate in the Last Planner system and daily or weekly work planning.
Review drawings and specifications; participate in document page-turn reviews; draft and process RFIs; manage shop drawing and submittal reviews; attend BIM coordination meetings; and assist with sustainability requirements and documentation.
Process subcontractor change requests, review subcontractor invoices, and track project workforce and vendor goals.
Manage distribution and pricing of project changes; assist in tracking labor costs, material procurement, cost coding, and cost-history reporting; participate in Project Assessment preparation and management; and assist with billing documents such as the Schedule of Values and Sworn Construction Statement.
Attend project and company safety meetings, foremen’s meetings, and other project meetings; draft meeting minutes; conduct construction coordination meetings and provide timely documentation; and support start-up, monthly Project Assessment, pre-installation, and mock-up review activities.
Perform safety audits with field staff and participate in safety training.
Perform pre-punch inspections, manage the punch list process, assist with final as-built plans and documentation, and review closeout documents for accuracy and completeness.
Participate in business development activities and build relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
Attend and participate in project management and company meetings, training, and company-sponsored events.
Perform Project Engineer duties as needed; support and follow the standard of work; participate in Operational Excellence Improvement events and support the McGough Way; and regularly walk jobsites to assess progress.